Fansided · Jul 24, 2025
Astros' ongoing breakdown is Mariners' cue to go all-in at MLB trade deadline
The misfortune of a division rival is the perfect opportunity for Seattle to get the inside track.
Houston Astros v Seattle Mariners | Alika Jenner/GettyImagesDespite losing some of their best players in the offseason, the Houston Astros have once again found a way to be a baseball powerhouse this year.
With a record of 60-42 and a 6.0-game lead over the Seattle Mariners in the AL West, it seems like a foregone conclusion that they'll win the division for the eighth time in nine seasons. Even through injuries to key players, they haven't shown any real signs of slowing down but the latest obstacle for the team might be too much to overcome, even for them.